Item: Chain Mail

TypeArmor
Level0
Rarity
Common
Base ItemChain Mail
CategoryMedium
GroupChain
AC Bonus4
Dex Cap1
Speed Penalty-5
Strength3
Price6 gp
PublicationPathfinder Player Core

A suit of chain mail consists of several pieces of armor composed of small metal rings linked together in a protective mesh. It typically includes a chain shirt, leggings, a pair of arms, and a coif, collectively protecting most of the body.


Trait Effects

Flexible: The armor is pliable and doesn’t hinder most actions. You don’t apply its check penalty to Acrobatics or Athletics checks.

Noisy: This armor is loud and likely to alert others to your presence. The armor’s check penalty applies to Stealth checks even if you have the required Strength modifier.


Armor Specialisation Effects

The overlapping rings of chain are designed to deflect piercing attacks and reduce the impact of crushing blows.

Medium Armor: When you take damage from a critical hit, reduce the extra damage by 4 + the value of the armor's potency rune. This is the damage beyond the base damage, as determined on a success.


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